South East and Central Essex Mind offers volunteer opportunities for students as well as qualified counsellors who have completed a BACP recognised counselling diploma course, in our Southend office. South East and Central Essex Mind is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such works in accordance with their ethical guidelines
Topics covered:
Anxiety issues and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Confidence and Self-Esteem issues
Bereavement
Pre, Peri and Post-natal depression
Angermanagement issues
Phobias
Relationship problems (Please note we do not offer couples counselling)
Work-related Stress
Issues linked to identifying as LGBT
A clinically-diagnosed mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders.
Self-harm
Recovery from substance misuse issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Eating Disorders
Placement requirements
Must have had (or be aiming towards) 40 hours of personal counselling